Explore the Family Name Shwartz
The meaning of Shwartz
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schwartz or Schwarz ‘dark, black’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Eliyahu, Meyer, Tali.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shwartz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shwartz has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 49,366th most common surname, dropping to 61,585th in 2010, marking a decline of roughly 24.75%. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 400 in 2000 to 326 in 2010, a reduction of 18.5%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Shwartz per 100,000 individuals fell by 26.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #61,585 | -24.75% |
| Count | 400 | 326 | -18.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.11 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shwartz
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Shwartz surname. In 2000, 93% identified as White, a percentage that slightly dropped to 92.33% by 2010. While those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more ethnicities were recorded in 2000, no such individuals were reported in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.5% in 2000 to 5.52% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93% | 92.33% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 5.52% | 268% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |